Strawberry Sponge Cake 🍓🎂

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 120g granulated sugar
• 120g cake flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp milk
• 200ml heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Sift in the cake flour and gently fold to combine.
4. Mix in vanilla extract, melted butter, and milk.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Let the cake cool completely before slicing into two layers.
7. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
8. Spread whipped cream over one sponge layer, add sliced strawberries, then top with the second layer.
9. Cover the cake with more whipped cream, decorate with strawberries, and enjoy!

Recipe Source

Original Recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction

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